Poems (Rice)/Lines suggested by the Remark—"It is cool this Morning"

by Maria Theresa Rice

LINES SUGGESTED BY THE REMARK—"IT IS COOL THIS MORNING."

IT is never cool where'er is felt
 An influence like thine,
Encircling like a zone or belt;
The very glaciers would melt
If near thy heart or hand they dwelt,
 O'er charities sublime.

It's never cool to meet a friend
 Who never framed excuse,
Evading, lest, to condescend,
Appeals would ever him attend;
Or, miserly, his purse defend
 With plea of some abuse.

It's never cool to know that such
 A one is near to bless;
However small, however much
The gift, 'tis magical to touch,
While we the radiant motive clutch—
 The dower in its dress.

'Tis never cool to feel that while
 Laborious is the way,
And sorrow's clouds may darkly pile,
Through this thy deeds would bring a smile;
'Tis godlike ever to beguile
 As thou hast done to-day.